Research Association NZ

Professional Insights Industry Leadership and Development

Research Association New Zealand (RANZ) is the only industry body dedicated to professional providers and users of research, data and insights. The Research Association New Zealand (RANZ) brand is a trust-mark for clients, employers, colleagues and other industries and indicates that the bearer is a member of an expert community, which upholds the highest professional and ethical standards.

Upcoming RANZ events

Negative or Positive Framing for Behaviour Change

03 Nov 2026 12:00 PM • (online)
RANZ Wellington End of Year Event Lunch with speaker Caroline Flora

16 Nov 2026 11:30 AM • The Thistle Inn (Katherine Mansfield Room), 3 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington.
Auckland End of Year Celebration

01 Dec 2026 5:00 PM • La Zeppa, 33 Drake Street, Auckland

See who the winners were

2026-2027 RANZ Team

GO TO Who's who?

Political polling on a petri dish

Depending on whether results are favourable or unfavourable politicians tend to support or dismiss opinion polls. The polling industry argues historical data proves you can trust the results.

Newsroom article by Murray Campbell, 1 November 2026.

READ HERE

Interviews with RANZ Political Polling spokesperson, Murray Campbell

Discussion with Emile Donovan of RNZ

8 September 2026. LISTEN HERE

'Why political polls are jumping and what Luxon should really fear' 26 April 2026

WATCH HERE

RANZ Submission Census Amendment Bill

RANZ has made a submission opposing the bill in its current form and we seek your support promoting our position.

Read the full submission HERE

Privacy News

Read the September 2026 edition of Privacy News, from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner HERE

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TRS (Australia) Online events

What’s next for research & insights—and how can we prepare?
Friday 20 November 2026
Expect an open, interactive discussion, with room for your questions and perspectives.

Registration is free.
Find out more and register HERE

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